New lenses and product line designed for Micro Four Thirds, E-mount systems
LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan. 9, 2012 – Sigma Corporation of America
today announced the launch of its new line of Micro Four Thirds system
and E-mount lenses for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 in Las Vegas, NV.
The leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes,hasmade
its entrée into the mirrorless interchangeable lens category with the
introduction of its Digital Neo (DN) line, which will first include the 30mm F2.8 EX DN and the 19mm F2.8 EX DN
lenses in Micro Four Thirds mounts for Olympus and Panasonic, and
E-mount for Sony NEX-series cameras. Pricing and availability are
pending.
“The launch of our DN series with two fast prime lenses demonstrates our commitment to being a leader in innovation and quality, and providing photographers with excellent choices for lenses in this exciting new camera category," said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “Sigma lenses empower photographers to be more creative with their photography, and we’re absolutely thrilled to be embarking on this new journey with products for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras for Micro Four Thirds and NEX mount systems."
The Sigma DN line
of high-performance lenses is designed exclusively for mirrorless
interchangeable lens cameras. This lens design and technology ensures
high optical performance and compact, lightweight construction. The DN
lenses’ superior telecentric optical design also assures sharp- and
high-resolution image quality across the entire image plane.
The 30mm F2.8 EX
DN and the 19mm F2.8 EX DN lenses are both equipped with Sigma’s Super
Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting, while providing sharp
and high-contrast images, even at the maximum aperture. The lenses also
benefit from a newly developed linear autofocus (AF) motor, which moves
the lens unit directly without the need for gears or the drive of other
mechanical parts. This system ensures accurate and quiet autofocusing,
making both the 30mm F2.8 EX DN and the 19mm F2.8 EX DN suitable for
video recording as well as still photos.
· The Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN
has the equivalent angle of view of a 60mm lens (35mm equivalent focal
length) on the Micro Four Thirds system and 45mm (35mm equivalent focal
length) on the E-mount system. It has a minimum focusing distance of
11.8 inches and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:8.1. The 30mm F2.8 EX
DN has two glass mold aspherical lenses, including a double-sided
aspherical lens, to provide excellent correction for all types of
aberration, as well as an inner focusing system that corrects the
fluctuation of aberration to maintain image quality regardless of the
focal distance. It also features a rounded, seven-blade diaphragm to
deliver a smooth rendering of the out-of-focus areas of the image.
· The Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN
is a wide angle lens with the equivalent angle of view of a 38mm (35mm
equivalent focal length) on the Micro Four Thirds system and 28.5mm
(35mm equivalent focal length) on the E-mount system. It has a minimum
focusing distance of 7.9 inches and a maximum magnification ratio of
1:7.4. Three glass mold aspherical lenses provide excellent correction
for distortion, color aberration and field curvature, and an inner
focusing system corrects the fluctuation of aberration to maintain image
quality regardless of the focal length. The 19mm F2.8 EX DN lens
features a rounded, seven-blade diaphragm, which ensures smooth
rendering of the out-of-focus areas of the image.
Sigma Corporation
of America is exhibiting at CES 2012 this week in the Las Vegas
Convention Center’s Central Hall, booth 8960. For information about
Sigma Corporation of America, visit www.sigmaphoto.com, or follow the company on Twitter and Facebook.